明福台菜
Taipei CityZhongshan DistrictTaiwanese restaurant
A one-Michelin-star Taiwanese restaurant with only six tables; reserve early, and pre-order some dishes.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
The broth is clear, with shark fin, chicken testicles, abalone, pork stomach, bamboo shoots, pig's feet, and more; it is expensive but lavishly stocked.
Red Crab Rice Cake
The crab roe is thick and rich, the crab meat is abundant, and the rice cake is soft, sticky, and well seasoned.
White-cut Free-range Chicken
The skin is moist, the texture is tender, and the salt level is moderate.
Stir-fried Wild Fern (Shan Su)
Naturally sweet and crisp, quickly stir-fried with fermented black beans and small dried fish for savory aroma; the leaves remain bright green.
Taro Paste Balls
The shell is crisp, the filling is warm and soft with taro and date paste, and the sweetness is just right.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Not inexpensive, but the ingredients are fresh and the cooking technique is meticulous.
- Peak hours
- Harder to reserve on holidays; the restaurant has only six tables.
- Reservation
- Reservations required.
What you should know
Best for
- Group dining with friends
What you should know
- The red crab rice cake, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall series, and glutinous-rice abalone chicken soup have previously required advance ordering.
- For parking, go to the main road for metered paid spaces.